Liked this much better than the first book. Felt like I got more of a real feel of the characters and where they are NOW rather than all just flashback. ( )

I loved being able to revisit Greg and Aaron again. They are two great characters, with a lot of depth and strength behind them.

Their relationship didn't have an easy beginning... and even after that it was very hard. Just when things look to be settling, it all changes again. The ebb and flow of this is very well done. I couldn't put the book down. I had to know how things were going to work out.

This series is one I will definitely revisit soon. I plan on rereading them all from the beginning before reading the next one. ( )

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4.5 Blazing Stars

Wow, Ms. Armstrong really improves here…again. I didn’t think this series needed improving – it reads just fine – but this is a standout in an already outstanding m/m romance series.

I’m not writing a full review here, not because it doesn’t deserve it, but because I want to get right to finishing book 4 and to writing its review. I will make a few comments though.

"I am who I am because you allow me to be. You let me be strong. Brave. and good." Aaron's tone implored him to believe the truth in his words. "You're the angel here, Greg. Not me"
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Because you allowed me inside your hurt and let me show you how to love yourself, I learned how to love too."

The love is deeper, more mature and more meaningful. Much more emotional. The struggles have come full circle and have to be conquered once and for all. Getting to watch that happen, in well written form, is so rewarding. It’s what we read for. This is an emotional ride with proper highs and lows. Rough patches and smooth, loving moments that allowed me to catch my breath.

The commitment becomes completely solidified, but not without struggles, angst and pain first. It’s a pleasure to see the development of this relationship.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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I would like to thank Tibby Armstrong for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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3.5 stars. There is nary a scrap of anything but angst to be found in this book but I do enjoy a good sob fest. There was probably a little too much sex for me given the feeling of the book (and tbh, I don't really enjoy the D/s genre) and Greg's recovery was jarringly sudden, but it followed on nicely from the first book and it was good to get some closure. I enjoyed Kit/Jeremy's story more than Greg/Aaron's so I hope we get another book devoted to them after the little snippets we saw of them here. ( )

3.5 stars. There is nary a scrap of anything but angst to be found in this book but I do enjoy a good sob fest. There was probably a little too much sex for me given the feeling of the book (and tbh, I don't really enjoy the D/s genre) and Greg's recovery was jarringly sudden, but it followed on nicely from the first book and it was good to get some closure. I enjoyed Kit/Jeremy's story more than Greg/Aaron's so I hope we get another book devoted to them after the little snippets we saw of them here. ( )